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P849 BCP

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,866 mi
Last recorded79,866 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 BCP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside tyre cutting out on the inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 46,767 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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P849 BCP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P849 BCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P849 BCP registered?

P849 BCP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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